VIDEO: Celebrate Paul O'Neill's 57th Birthday by Watching Yankee Fans Chant His Name During Final World Series

The New York Yankees' chances at a fourth straight World Series title were spoiled by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001. With right fielder Paul O'Neill set to retire that offseason, the Yankee Stadium faithful echoed his name in the ninth inning of Game 5, his final time playing in New York. In honor of O'Neill's 57th birthday today, take a look at one of the most surreal moments of his 17-year career.

At the end of the inning, O'Neill trotted toward the dugout and tipped his cap to the fans as he received one last roaring ovation.

Trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the ninth, Yankees catcher Jorge Posada doubled before a Scott Brosius two-run homer that pushed the game to extra innings. Thanks to a walk-off single from Alfonso Soriano in the 12th inning, O'Neill stepped off the diamond a winner in his final game at the House That Ruth Built.

O'Neill was a constant for the Yankees during their dominant stretch that began with a world title in 1996. The Warrior retired as a five-time World Series champion and will forever be remember for his time in New York.